Duckett W. Poor

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TAHLEQUAH – Funeral Service For Duckett W. Poor, 83, of Tahlequah, will be Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. in the Green Country Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Eric Pillard, grandson, of Greenwood Christian Church, Greenwood, Neb. Pallbearers are Todd Phillips, Drew Pillard, Jess Kempkes, Weston Poor, Mike Poor, and Chester Wilbanks. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Phillips, Doug Pillard, and Rodney Kempkes. Interment will follow in the Sellers Mission Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral Home. Duckett was born March 24, 1932, the son of Steven and Mae (Parker) Poor, in the community of Qualls, Cherokee County Okla. He died in Tahlequah on Dec. 6, 2015. He has been preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Don Poor. Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters; a son; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Green Country Funeral Home, 203 S. Commercial Road, 918-458-5055.